Scientists solve the mystery of a brain 'switch' that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways
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Cambridge researchers discovered that activating the GIP receptor in the brainstem reduces appetite, while blocking it in the hypothalamus also promotes weight loss through a different mechanism, a finding that could help develop more effective obesity treatments.
The findings are from mouse studies; clinical translation in humans will require further research and testing.
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